There are 4 ways to get from Ōfunato to Fukushima by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kamaishi Eki-Mae to Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Fukushima Kencho-maebus
6h 51m¥4,600Drive 224.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Ōfunato to Fukushimacar 224.4 km
3h 14m¥3,413–4,929Train
- Take the train from Kamaishi to Shin-Hanamakitrain
- Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train
- Take the train from Sendai to Fukushimatrain
7h 2m¥4,366–5,846Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kamaishi Eki-Mae to Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Centerbus
- Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Fukushimatrain Touhokuhonsen / ...
7h 23m¥4,500–4,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ōfunato to Fukushima is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ōfunato to Fukushima is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ōfunato to Fukushima. However, there are services departing from Kamaishi Eki-Mae and arriving at Fukushima Kencho-mae via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Ōfunato to Fukushima. However, there are services departing from Sakari and arriving at Fukushima via Kamaishi, Shin-Hanamaki and Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Ōfunato and Fukushima is 299 km. The road distance is 224.4 km.
The best way to get from Ōfunato to Fukushima without a car is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs ¥4600.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Ōfunato to Fukushima, including transfers.
Ōfunato to Fukushima bus services, operated by Miyako Kotsu, depart from Kamaishi Eki-Mae station.
Ōfunato to Fukushima train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kamaishi station.
The best way to get from Ōfunato to Fukushima is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs ¥4600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4300 - ¥6000 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Ōfunato, Iwate, Japan and Fukushima, Japan?
You can take a train from Sakari to Fukushima Kencho-mae via Kamaishi, Kamaishi Eki-Mae, Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center, and Sendai in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sakari to Fukushima via Kamaishi, Shin-Hanamaki, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), and Sendai in around 7h 2m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kamaishi to Shin-Hanamaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shin-Hanamaki to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai to Fukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Fukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- miyakou.co.jp
Bus from Kamaishi Eki-Mae to Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- miyakou.co.jp
Bus from Kamaishi Eki-Mae to Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- miyakou.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Fukushima Kencho-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Ōfunato to Fukushima bus services, operated by Miyako Kotsu, arrive at Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center station.
Ōfunato to Fukushima train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Hanamaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōfunato to Fukushima is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Ōfunato to Fukushima.
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